Private events and classes are one of the unique features of fibre space. Our rocket themed classroom or entire retro shop are available for rent for private knit and crochet events or parties. fibre space staff will also come to a venue of your choice in the DC metro area. Unique way to celebrate a baby or bridal shower or a night with friends!
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Join us on Friday, May 18 to cheer on the Washington Nationals as they take on the Baltimore Oriels at Nationals Park, and bring your favorite fiber craft along! Stitch & Pitch™ is a constantly growing program sponsored by The National Needle Arts Association.
The gates open at 4:30 and the first pitch is at 7:05 pm.
Tickets are available at the shop! Sit with the fibre space crew by grabbing your tickets from the store. You may purchase online or in the store. They are $20 with credit card or $18 with cash or check. Our seats are in OF Reserved (right field under cover).
34 Boutiques. 34 Charities. 1 Feel Good Shopping Day.
Ready to do a little shopping in Old Town and support 30+ charities at the same time? The Old Town Boutique District is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual Boutiques Give Back Day taking place on Saturday, May 19, 2012. This creative, small business driven, yet community focused event is staged to be the largest charity collaboration in the DC Metro area.
Each boutique has hand-picked an organization to support and honor on this special shopping day. fibre space™ is delighted to host a fundraiser for Project Knitwell! On Saturday, May 19th from 10 am- 7 pm, we will donate 20% of our sales to Project Knitwell – to support their mission to bring the healing properties of knitting to those who most need it.
About Project Knitwell
Project Knitwell is a non-profit organization bringing the joy of knitting to persons facing difficult situations. Most Project Knitwell participants are patients and/or family members who have spent a considerable amount of time in a local hospital.
Their Mission: To bring the joy of knitting and its therapeutic benefits to persons facing stressful situations by providing expert instruction and quality materials. Through knitting, participants can obtain a myriad of wellness benefits, find comfort in becoming part of a larger knitting community, and gain a sense of satisfaction by completing hand-knit items for themselves and others.
Sat. May 19, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. OR
Sun. May 20, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Create your own hand dyed skeins of yarn! In this workshop you will explore kettle dying techniques and color theory with Karida of Neighborhood Fiber Co. Leave with two amazing skeins of sock yarn – dyed by you!
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Designing Square and Rectangular Shawls – Saturday, May 26, 2-6 pm
In this workshop, knitters will learn a few methods for creating square and rectangular shawls in one piece, using simple stitch patterns and modular techniques. Registration is $85.
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Albers Cowl and Color Theory – Sunday, May 27, 1-3:30 pm
The Albers Cowl, one of Ann’s designs, is a perfect opportunity to experiment with color by using small amounts of yarn and simple techniques. Registration is $65.
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Vignette by Amy Herzog
Saturday, June 2, 9-1 pm or 2-6 pm
Join fibre space™ for a four hour workshop with designer and fit expert Amy Herzog! In this class, Amy gives you the tools you need to produce sweaters perfect for your figure every time you pick up the needles. Registration will open soon. Check your email!
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Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you’re looking to take your Fair Isle knitting to the next level, this is the class for you! Whether you want to combination knit, learn to color knit with both yarns in one hand Continental or English style, or knit without tangling your yarn, all levels are welcome. We’ll also design our own mittens and begin using techniques we learn in class as well as cover the history of Fair Isle knitting. Many people dislike Fair Isle because they don’t know the tricks…you’ll be addicted after taking this class.
